yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] benalouas:
That's more or less what i did.

Recovery works fine for me too.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] serajr:
Uploading new file, please wait. Post will be updated as soon as it finishes! Installation process will be a little different, but easy!

See you...
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] snaky90:
New steps will work with dirty flash ?

Thanks !!!
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] serajr:
Yep, it will... almost exactly the same procedure! It does involve the restore function as first step!!

My upload bandwidth sucks... sorry!!
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] serajr:
MM Beta 23.5.A.1.238 - D58XX - New Install Procedure to Avoid Bootloop

Post #614
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] okij:
Thanks a lot, serajr, the new installation seems to work now. I've not booted up fully yet, but no bootloop and Android is optimizing apps. :good:

Do you know why the old method with the installer script didn't work this time? What has changed in comparison to .203?

Many thanks also [MENTION=4708091]istux[/MENTION] for providing the new beta! :)
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] snaky90:
[MENTION=3989065]serajr[/MENTION] new procedure works perfect for me ! Thanks !
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] okij:
It's also working fine here.

I noticed that the external SD card now got a new path on my device. Before it was /storage/exfat_uuid, now it's /storage/60A3-365C.

Anyone else?

And is there already some information about how much capacity of the battery isn't used when the new Charging optimization option is enabled?

I think that this new option makes sense for everybody who plans to use his phone for a longer time (> 2 years), but I'm curious about the impact on standby time and SOT for one charge.

Edit: I just tested this and turned off the Charging optimization option after charging to 100%. After the necessary reboot, the battery level showed 95%. I turned Charging optimization back on and after another reboot, the battery level was at 99%. So it seems that with this option enabled, 4 or rather 5% of the capacity isn't used, which is fine for me.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] lamducthien:
New backup work with rec root v4
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] serajr:
No I don't... I just gave up trying to understand this time!

What the flashable zip does (see its updater-script contents) is exactly what the restore does too. One more working option for us ;)
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] okij:
Or one less, if the updater script stopped working. ;)
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] serajr:
MM Beta 23.5.A.1.238 - D58XX - Deodexed, Debloated, Rooted, Super User Mode, X Ready

For all those who installed the Deodexed-Debloated-... patch, please, head into its post (here) and flash the attached file (also read step 3)!
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] casouzaj:
The backup of the system and boot partitions posted by [MENTION=3989065]serajr[/MENTION] in post #614 worked fine for me too. By the way, I have unpacked the rar file in my Z3C, not in my PC, and have not made a small backup of the cache partition beforehand. I just created a new folder under */TWRP/BACKUPS with the same name structure as other backup folders there and copied the two files.

Thanks, again!
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] serajr:
Thank you!

In really, the tiny backup is just an easy way to automate the manual folders creation process you did! ;)
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] casouzaj:
For sure! But it takes a little longer to get done!
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Tobi@s:
23.5.A.1.238 kernel.elf converted to boot.img

Maybe someone is interested in systemless root for beta firmwares. Unfortunately chainfires installer only works with boot.img, so i prepared one:

Version: 23.5.A.1.238

What: converted kernel.elf with integrated systemless SuperSU v2.74

Download: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4FRwm9CGCLkbDhPa3ItZExHMFk/view?usp=sharing
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Depump:
it need wipe data, system and cache ?

*******

I cannot install via recovery

file name is not match

my backup have boot.emmc.win , system.ext4.win000 , system.ext4.win001,data.ext4.win000-0004

but your file have boot.emmc.win , system_img.emmc.win

or i must rename your system_img to system.ext4

my z3c use verion 5.1.1

********************

install complete
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] YongJeah:
how can I make one myself?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Ticklefish:
Here's a flashable ZIP to deodex the latest beta, as kindly shared by [mention="3989065"]serajr[/mention].

Just install the beta and download the ZIP from here: https://www.mediafire.com/?qaindti86363pta. Flash, reboot and enjoy!
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Arch9:
There's no ftf file for this beta firmware right?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] DigitalDreamer:
I know I'm digging through old stuff here, but since this post really got my attention (for quite some time now), just wanted to ask if you can also check the freemem values of the concept rom as well, because the multitasking there doesn't seem that is on par with the lp.264 (hate that I've updated my phone now)...
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] okij:
No, sorry, I don't use the Concept ROM and don't intend to do so. You better ask the guys at the Concept thread to check the values.

Since it seems that you have already installed the Concept ROM yourself, you can check the values easily by entering

cat /sys/module/lowmemorykiller/parameters/minfree

in a Terminal Emulator window.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] DigitalDreamer:
Will look into it the next time I install it, cause I've missed a few things from the stock and went back to it, but my mistake was not backing up the 264 ftf from my operator. :)

Thanks for the info.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] bookworth:
Just a thought:

With stock .575 I have practically the same battery as with KK 4.4.4 with STAMINA (tried a week ago). I do not use Facebook, no WhatsApp... Only gmail, chrome, hangouts, book reading - but heavy screen on time.

I guess, the drivers have been updated, the background processes are more smooth, etc - this compensates the loss that comes from Doze (my opinion is that Doze is built in this way because Google really wants to know where the people are moving around - it builds its traffic maps/algoritms based on this information).

However, the battery is decent enough, so I do not complain. The Marshmallow is SO much more user friendly than KK.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] madd0g:
SOT isn't the issue with continuous usage, but when your phone usage consists of mostly idling then short bursts - Doze just fails compared to STAMINA.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] bookworth:
No, in my case, KK consumed more battery when asleep.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] reysals:
sir.. the page could never be found or deleted for Z3C_MM_Beta_23.5.A.0.570_Flashable.zip.. plz help.. thank you in advance.. newbie in this furoms.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] mario55555:
If you want official release (what your carrier could give you) go here: http://xdaforums.com/z3-compact/development/list-pre-rooted-firmwares-6-oct-2015-t3218820

If you do want the beta version don't try with version 0.570, try with version 1.203 which is some pages back
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] serajr:
...570 is way too old, try out ...238! (edit)

Exactly :good:
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Depump:
but last beta is .238 :D:D:D

it's very well
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] giober98:
Is there a ftf file to install of the latest release?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] gepp81:
well done Mr Developer!
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] istux:
Beta program is closing...
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] YongJeah:
what a bad news...
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] okij:
Why? .238 is already a fine piece of software and I'm looking forward to see the final MM release. :)

Let's rather hope that SONY will also bring Android N to the Z3 and Z3c, as there is already a developer preview program from Sony for the Z3. :fingers-crossed:

Android N further improves the Doze mode, since it also works when the device is not stationary. This way it will be a respectable substitute for the old (KK and LP) Stamina mode that has been dropped in MM. (The so called Stamina mode in MM is no good for daily use, since it limits e.g. screen brightness and vibration, as you will already know.)
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] JDC2389:
Ok I'm getting ticked off here why it had to be a ****ty backup file IDK but it's not working for me.. I've tried internal storage, sd card storage, removed the sd card and used a reader then I put it back in the phone every time I get -1297546y128047102893417 bytes and only boot shows. https://i.imgur.com/KDscZx1.png T_T
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Depump:
rename system_img.emmc.win to system.emmc.win
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Rubik.Orange:
Did you use TWRP 3.0?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] VASILIS1604:
8 - byeselinux_flashable.zip

9 - RICDefeat.zip

is these necesary to be installed?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] serajr:
For sure... all of them!!!

Without byeselinux you will end up in a bootloop!!
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] edthedread:
deleted
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] yigit84:
thanks for info
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] kukunxps:
How about not root device??:confused:
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] varxx:
[/COLOR]

I'm feeling so unloved.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] istux:
Yesterday you needed an app for patience, now you ask for love through beta-programs.

Maybe you should switch your phone with a woman, shouldn't you? :D
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] varxx:
:laugh:
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] serajr:
Sounds great! ;)
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] -Zteam-:
This sucks!

I'm in desperate need of using my memory card as intertal storage as well.

If Sony doesn't wanna give me that, I guess I have to root my phone, but it sucks bigtime to be in need of rooting a device to get a feature you should get out of the box.

Somebody please send Sony a mail about this, this is completely unacceptable :(
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] NewBieSS:
Please connect with PC Companion when you receive the OTA update. :D
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] jody2k:
What about audio settings? Are they back like in 5.1.1 or still using the terrible standard fx driver in newest beta?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] zuffe81:
The update is starting. 1124 MB!
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] istux:
Damn, so I have to relock my bootloader quickly :D

EDIT:

I just received the invitation to join the beta-testers group on Google+

Everything is moving forward finally!
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] zuffe81:
Screenshot!
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] istux:
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=65690036&postcount=45
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Qwerty17c:
So they didn't accept me...

Sooo sad :(
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] FcukBloat:
they will in a second batch of users acceptance probably ;) also in concept they divided users in two or more groups, some some first, others a little later etc ;)
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] pepitoff:
Post more screenshots once you have done with the update, please...
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Qwerty17c:
Great! Have you already been accepted or not?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] FcukBloat:
I am part of concept group. for this official MM I didn't even register, don't feel like trying it ;) I much prefer concept approach ;) but I'm interested in hearing your feedbacks :o
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Wossner:
I also have the invitation for beta program, tonight I will download OTA, how can I save it to pc?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] istux:
Stamina is officially no more supported:
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] lamducthien:
Can you add me to group plz?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] istux:
Only "Xperia Beta Program" can add you just if you're a selected beta-tester.

I haven't this power sadly ;)
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] eymentuna:
z3 compact (6.0 How do I install marshmallows)

:confused:

help
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] istux:
After the download has finished, connect to PC and try to find out where it is located
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] master':
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=65735253&postcount=1581
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] NewBieSS:
Sony will bring back Stamina mode for Z5 series in April ?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Wossner:
Feeling like a stupid :D

Here the package ( Version 23.5.A.0.486 )

https://mega.nz/#!GMVzhIoK!7ggXgU9PR3JgzciyCvfO_351v16bO6Cs6qenvBqb3dA

EDIT: link removed, useless package, it is not a FTF so you can not flash it, if someone need it just PM me
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Spardantex:
Omg thanks ? And the question for 10000000 dollars is : How To install / flash?? xD
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] varxx:
Ditto.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] MixoMaxoViper:
Thanks [MENTION=4358359]Wossner[/MENTION] !

First of all!
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] dkionline:
If we cant unpack its useless, we need a dump.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] gyuuuu:
how to install?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Spardantex:
Only you can dump the file, can you do something? xD
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] AnGrY sCoTsMaN:
cant decrypt with flashtool! you will need to take a proper dump of the update. cheers
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Spardantex:
So it is useless to download the file?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] pepitoff:
yep
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] AnGrY sCoTsMaN:
yeah,pretty much!

i cant do anything with it unfortunately, maybe [MENTION=2492212]Jozinek[/MENTION] or [MENTION=2479573]russell5[/MENTION] can work there magic.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] varxx:
Then I think I'll just go do this. :) (sorry AnGrY sCoTsMaN, I couldn't resist)
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] istux:
I think it won't happen.

I mean, their statement is so clear ;)
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] NewBieSS:
NTT Docomo said that they will bring Stamina mode back in end of April update.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] istux:
Yeah, I know.

But docomo is just a network operator.

The screenshot I made is directly from Sony (the official Xperia Beta Program) and was posted yesterday!
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Wossner:
So I need to install update and then dump? But how if I have no root?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] lamducthien:
I see it from z3 thread, f**cking sony, not update 3.10 kernel
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] AnGrY sCoTsMaN:
have you got a backup of your drm?

boot into fastboot mode.....fastboot flash twrp , boot into recovery and take backup of system and boot. then reboot.......or you can then root if ya want. flash supersu 2.68 for systemless root ( or allow twrp to mdify sytem and that will give you full root).

give it a shot, should work.

edit : forgot, you will need to unlock BL to flash recovery
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Wossner:
I am on locked bootloader, I have not a back up of my drm. In any case I think that dumping is out of my possibilities.

Maybe we can wait for someone that is able to do that. Next hours I will unroot my system and try install OTA that I have downloaded on my z3c
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Spardantex:
Noob question: If I put the downloaded OTA file on /data/media/0/recovery, the phone can recognize the update?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] NewBieSS:
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=65738488&postcount=81
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Spardantex:
I hoped it worked :/ So we must wait for the official update..
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] eymentuna:
---------- Post added at 02:26 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:26 PM ----------

How to install

:confused:
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Wossner:
Maybe with this restricted beta update the firmware must match the selected hardware

---------- Post added at 03:29 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:28 PM ----------

You can not install
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] MechaBouncer:
So for those of you with the beta update, have you tested to see if it has adoptable storage? Thanks!
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] NewBieSS:
Same on Z5, No :D
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] jody2k:
What about audio settings? ?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] MechaBouncer:
That's what I was afraid of. Could you please share that with Sony and the beta test community and stress the importance of this feature? Thank you.

If they aren't going to give that feature to us, I may as well look into installing the Marshmallow Concept instead. Although it doesn't sound like it has Dualshock 4 support integrated into it, which is rather disappointing.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] eymentuna:
View attachment 3676598
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] FcukBloat:
solution a few posts back.... read read read

:D
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] pepitoff:
:D
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Marvel1403:
So, there isnt any method to install update with success?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] saeed-constantine:
Is New camera included?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] istux:
I installed the beta stock rom and then I unlocked the bootloader.

I tried to flash several recoveries for z3c via fastboot and I also tried one that works on FOTA partition (which I'm sure worked properly in the past) without any success :crying:

I can't use a custom kernel (in order to get a temporary recovery) because I would lose the new kernel.

No recovery=no root=no power. :crying::crying::crying:

There's a new software for camera. I like it very much :good:
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] dkionline:
Dump through adb?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] ysfernblc:
Can you please send screenshots of new camera interface and ui?

Thanks.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] deedii:
I'm sorry but are those non beta tester can install the beta rom only if they have locked bootloader via ota or still not a chance?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] istux:
I don't know this method.

Please give me a link ;)
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] ysfernblc:
I'm from Turkey and I registered Beta Program about 3 or 4 weeks ago,I got an email that I registered successfully to program but I didn't get any OTA or Email.

I'm on lastest 5.1.1 and my bootloader is locked.

Does anyone has an idea?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] pepitoff:
Please, provide screenshots of the beta (system ui, camera ui e.t.c.)
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] boojay:
I'm thinking about giving Concept a try too. I've been using primarily your debloated rom, Wajk, or MX, but it sounds like Concept has been better than anything that will officially be offered from Sony even when stock MM is available to be updated for those aforementioned roms. I backed up my TA partition (DRM keys) ages ago, but haven't unlocked the bootloader and I see that's a requirement to try Concept.

Were you able to successfully restore DRM features (for an unlocked bootloader) using the mod found on these forums? Honestly, I only want the low light feature, Sony's noise cancellation and post-processing aren't all that great and I find myself using manual mode more often than not with the Camera 2.0 mod and Z5 camera libs port. I do like what I see with the latest camera introduced for MM though with the ability to easily make adjustments to color and brightness.

Edited: N/m, pretty much found the exact answer I was looking for here: http://xdaforums.com/z3-compact/development/unlocked-update-conceptmm-root-recovery-t3291722 LOL
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] istux:
This video is better than any screenshot:

https://youtu.be/KQBwy32iI2s

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[Xperia Z3 Compact General] dulexetina:
Give us TWRP backup. Can you do that?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] clouds5:
So this official beta testing is great and all, but isn't it time for an official release of Android 6? Android N has been announced and the changes from 5.1.1 to 6.0.x don't seem that big as to justify the time it takes.

Just saying, it's 2016 and Android upgrades are still extremely slow. I'd love to get hyped by announcements for Android N, but knowing it will at least take another year until I actually see it on any of my devices kinda sucks :angel:

I know I know, Nexus. But Nexus devices just aren't for me. I need something that I can use with one hand in case of phones or a tablet with pen integration and expandable storage. And it doesn't seem like Google will go in either direction with their devices.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] istux:
Ok guys,

I managed to get recovery and root on this beta ;)

Now it's late here, so if someone else want to dump through a TWRP backup, here is how:

1) Unlock the bootloader

2) Flash the last TWRP via fastboot

-here is the recovery: https://dl.twrp.me/z3c/twrp-3.0.0-0-z3c.img.html

-this is the command:

fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.0.0-0-z3c.img

3) Enter recovery -many thanks to [MENTION=4675598]shoey63[/MENTION]-

- Power off the phone

- Restart holding power button and volume down

- Release power button when you feel the single vibration whilst still holding power down

- Phone should enter recovery

4) Make a backup of system+boot and share it with somebody who is able to create an installable zip, like [MENTION=4102242]Gustavo RD78[/MENTION]

Good night :victory:
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] saeed-constantine:
Post some screenshot from sound& notifications menu and do not distrub mode menu
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] serajr:
Mano, congrats :good:

Beers!!!!
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] lamducthien:
Plz upload your beta backup
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Arch9:
Can somebody extract the new camera apk?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] intNERD:
Got one of you an invitation outside the specified countries (Italy, Netherlands, Spain)? Im from Germany and I downloaded the Apk from Apkmirror to register for the Beta

Gesendet von meinem K013 mit Tapatalk
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] NewBieSS:
Same UI with Xperia z5. But missing some features like adjust brightness on Auto Mode. But can't use new Camera on Lollipop.

I think not. :cool:
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Arch9:
I know, i need the apk from the Z3
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] boojay:
Agreed, then again most manufacturers -- save for Sony's Compact series -- make strictly gargantuan phones designed for elephants so I steer clear of them all. The last great Nexus phone was the HTC Desire/Nexus One so fingers crossed that HTC makes a reasonably-sized device over the course of the next 3 Nexus iterations, but I highly doubt it. I find it comical that Android is lauded as being about choice, but it isn't really.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] bugra333:
Can you share antutu score for Marshmallow? :)
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] AnGrY sCoTsMaN:
[MENTION=4708091]istux[/MENTION] good job getting the backup. although i did post on how to do this yesterday afternoon (maybe not as in much detail,sorry)
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] saeed-constantine:
Plz someone post these suggestions to g+ community

For next update stamina mode

And at least add call blocker to phone app

And custom font selector in settings > display
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] FcukBloat:
does this mean that we may be getting the blurred ui module by great [MENTION=3989065]serajr[/MENTION] any time now? :o :fingers-crossed: that's the only thing I am missing in concept mm right now :crying::victory::p
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] mrrflagg:
With the battery life I'm getting with marshmallows Doze (Sony concept rom) I'm not really sure stamina mode is needed and I've only been using it a week. Can't speak on behalf of others though, just my personal observations
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Wossner:
I found out that beta fw is imei correlated
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] varxx:
Those sneaky devils!
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] NewBieSS:
So, Could we change(fake) the IMEI?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] eymentuna:
twrp backup
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] saeed-constantine:
Backup menu has z5 options?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] istux:
Yes, I read it but I thought I would get the same bootloader menu like with Concept. But unfortunately the bootloader is still the old one, so to enter to recovery with the new partition recovery (which is really a news in Xperia world) the button combo is power+vol.down until the phone vibrates one time, then release the power only.

Thanks to shoey63 I found out this info.

Thanks for your help anyway. Your statements are always helpful here. :good:

Maybe next time try to be more "complete" with your explanations.

Sometime we lose hours on a stupid thing like this ;)
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] NewBieSS:
The MM kernel from backup file need unlock bootloader to flash?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] :
Hi!Istux!What customization version are you use 6.0.1??
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] akshay2shah:
Anyone have Marshmallow 6.0.1 beta ftf file for xperia z2 D6503 ? Plz share